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The Associated Countrywomen of the World

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You may have heard that over the last few months there have been problems between NFWI and ACWW Board about how monies collected for Pennies for Friendship and Projects are allocated.
I am really pleased to let you know that both boards have been able to come to agreement which satisfies charity legislation and both organisations about how the very worthwhile funds you collect will be allocated in future.

They have agreed the following points:
• WI Pennies for Friendship Fund (WIPFF) will continue and Federations and WIs are asked to make their cheques payable to ACWW, or Associated Country Women of the World. On the reverse of the cheque, Federations and WIs are asked to write either WIPFF, or WIPFF and the name of a specific WE Fund.
• Please note that ACWW will not be able to deposit cheques designated to WIPFF or ACWW WIPFF, however, it is very important that this is noted on the reverse of the cheque as ACWW will continue including a specific line for WI donations in the accounts and list the total amount in the balance sheet.
• ACWW have agreed that the NFWI Board will be notified of new projects under the different funding pots within the Women Empowerment (WE) Fund. This will give NFWI trustees the opportunity to confirm whether or not new projects fully fit under WI charitable objects and therefore whether or not they are suitable to be funded from the WI Pennies for Friendship Fund. Having examined the projects currently funded under the WE fund we are pleased to confirm that presently, all fit under the WI charitable objects.

It is good that NFWI Board and ACWW have been able to clarify and confirmed the arrangements allowing Federations and WIs to continue supporting ACWW projects that fit within WI charitable objects. NFWI Board confirm that Federations and WIs can resume sending their donations on to ACWW as instructed above.
I do hope that your WI will be able to continue to support ACWW Pennies for Friendship and Projects and if you have any queries then please get in touch with me. val.durnall@gmail.com or visit ACWW’s website www.acww.org.uk

Thank you to everyone who have supported ACWW in the past and I am looking forward to meeting members of the WI’s who have booked talks for 2019.
Please consider joining us for Women Walk the World Day Monday 29th April 2019 10.30am start at the Hive.